Bill > H3600

This bill amends South Carolina state law to create a new mechanism for reviewing and potentially challenging presidential executive orders that have not been affirmed by Congress. Under the proposed law, various state government entities, including the General Assembly, its committees, leadership, or at least five members, can request that the state Attorney General review a presidential executive order to determine its constitutionality. If requested, the Attorney General must conduct a review within 30 days and submit a report of findings and recommendations to the General Assembly, the Governor, and publish it on the Attorney General's website. The bill specifically prohibits state and local government entities from implementing presidential executive orders that the Attorney General determines to be unconstitutional, particularly in six key areas: pandemics/health emergencies, natural resources, agriculture, land use, financial sector environmental/social/governance standards, and gun rights. The legislation would take effect upon the Governor's approval, providing the state a mechanism to challenge federal executive actions it believes exceed presidential authority.

Justice

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3600&session=126&summary=B